Van Duyne says Democrats dropped Platner only after Maine Senate math shifted
The segment features Rep. Beth Van Duyne discussing the sudden Democratic calls for Graham Platner to exit the 2026 Maine Senate race following escalated allegations. Van Duyne argues the shift occurred only once electability was lost, comparing it to past party handling of Joe Biden. Maine Democratic Party leadership and figures including Ro Khanna and Ruben Gallego urged withdrawal after new claims. Platner has denied the latest allegation as categorically false. The discussion notes initial tolerance of prior controversies by Sanders, Warren, and Khanna.
Source: Newsmax